HOLY FOOTPRINT: SPECIFIC NATURAL LITHO STRUCTURE WITH INCREASED VALUE BY RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND

Abstract

The natural stone is naturally existed. The value of stone is assigned by human beings. The precious gems are the good examples. In mining engineering and gemology, the classification of stones to the precious and non-precious ones is common. However, the value of the stone is sometimes related to social backgrounds. The belief of the local on the stone can significantly increase the value of the stone. Here, the author presents and discusses on the specific natural litho structure with increased value by religious background that comes in the form of holy footprint.